Life Sciences & Industrial Division introduces cost-effective spot curing system for high-volume manufacturing applications

QUEBEC CITY, CANADA, April 9, 2009 - EXFO Inc.'s Life Sciences & Industrial Division (NASDAQ: EXFO, TSX: EXF) announced today the release of the OmniCure® S1500, a cost-effective and easy-to-use UV spot curing system that delivers excellent value for high–volume, automated manufacturing.

This latest addition to the OmniCure® line of spot curing systems combines a broad spectral output and powerful 200 Watt Intelli-Lamp® to offer an industry-leading 2,000-hour lamp-life guarantee. With snap-in lamp insertion, finger-touch controls and process indicators, the OmniCure® S1500 is user-friendly and hassle-free. It is particularly well suited for high-volume manufacturing applications, in which reducing production costs and maintaining quality are paramount.

"As a global leader in precision assembly equipment, we continue to diversify our OmniCure® product line to meet our customers' varying needs for power and control," said Allan Firhoj, Vice-President and General Manager of EXFO's Life Sciences & Industrial Division. "Features of the OmniCure® S1500, such as our patented Intelli-Lamp® technology and 2,000 hour lamp-life guarantee, provide the quality, precision and power customers expect from OmniCure® in a simple and affordable system."

The OmniCure® S1500 can be used with four different light-delivery options, and can be programmed and controlled externally from a PLC using the 15-pin I/O port. This feature is particularly important for high-speed, automated manufacturing facilities.

As with the OmniCure® S2000, the OmniCure® S1500 is designed to adhere to regulatory specifications and is RoHS-compliant.

About EXFO

EXFO is a leading provider of test and service assurance solutions for network service providers and equipment manufacturers in the global telecommunications industry. The Telecom Division offers a wide range of innovative solutions extending across the full technology lifecycle - from design to technology deployment and onto service assurance - and covering all layers on a network infrastructure to enable triple-play services and next-generation, converged IP networking. The Life Sciences & Industrial Division offers solutions in medical device and opto-electronics assembly, fluorescence microscopy and other life science sectors. For more information about EXFO's Telecom Division, visit www.EXFO.com, and for its Life Sciences & Industrial Division, visit www.EXFO-LSI.com.

For more information
Vance Oliver
Manager, Investor Relations
(418) 683-0913, Ext. 3733
vance.oliver@EXFO.com

Life Sciences & Industrial Division introduces high-performance and easy-to-use OmniCure® LX300 system for medical device, microelectronic and optoelectronic manufacturing applications

QUEBEC CITY, CANADA, February 26, 2009 - EXFO Inc.'s Life Sciences & Industrial Division (NASDAQ: EXFO, TSX: EXF) announced today the launch of the OmniCure® LX300, its first LED UV Spot-Curing System for medical device, microelectronic and optoelectronic manufacturing applications.

This latest addition to the trusted OmniCure® family strengthens EXFO's global leadership and breaks new ground in UV curing by providing manufacturers with a high-powered, reliable LED technology in an easy-to-use, cost-effective system.

Leveraging EXFO's patented Intelli-Lamp® light source monitoring technology, each OmniCure® LX300 head has built-in LED temperature and life monitoring to allow extended LED head life. With a typical life of 20,000 to 40,000 hours, head replacement is significantly reduced and provides customers with a compellingly low cost of ownership. The unique LED head design also results in highly efficient cooling, maximizing continuous operation and minimizing down time.

With no mercury in the light source, the requirement for special handling, storage or disposal is reduced considerably. The OmniCure® LX300 is EU and China-RoHS compliant and conforms to CE regulatory requirements.

"As leaders in UV Spot-Curing, we realize the significant advantages of advanced LED technology, including environmental considerations," said Allan Firhoj, Vice-President and General Manager of EXFO's Life Sciences & Industrial Division. "The launch of the OmniCure® LX300 responds directly to customer requests for a system that uses the most advanced LED technology in a compact, easy-to-use format, while allowing us to maintain our commitment to developing environmentally responsible products."

About EXFO

EXFO is a leading provider of test and service assurance solutions for network service providers and equipment manufacturers in the global telecommunications industry. The Telecom Division offers a wide range of innovative solutions extending across the full technology lifecycle - from design to technology deployment and onto service assurance - and covering all layers on a network infrastructure to enable triple-play services and next-generation, converged IP networking. The Life Sciences & Industrial Division offers solutions in medical device and opto-electronics assembly, fluorescence microscopy and other life science sectors. For more information about EXFO's Telecom Division, visit www.EXFO.com, and for its Life Sciences & Industrial Division, visit www.EXFO-LSI.com.

For more information
Vance Oliver
Manager, Investor Relations
(418) 683-0913, Ext. 3733
vance.oliver@EXFO.com

Upgrades and enhancements improve performance of the OmniCure® S2000

QUEBEC CITY, CANADA, January 6, 2009 - EXFO Inc.'s Life Sciences and Industrial Division (NASDAQ: EXFO, TSX: EXF) announced today several important product enhancements and software upgrades to its most popular UV/Visible Spot Curing System, the OmniCure® S2000. These upgrades reinforce the precision, flexibility, and quality that OmniCure® users have come to depend on.

The OmniCure® S2000 now has a significantly faster shutter activation time with a maximum trigger to shutter activation latency of only 50ms in PLC Mode. This represents an improvement of over 70% and will directly lead to increased productivity for high volume optoelectronics manufacturing assembly applications.

In addition enhancements to EXFO's StepCure® software, used to deliver faster and stronger cures to minimize shrinkage and increase resistance to humidity, now allows customers the option of downloading a customized multi-phase cure profile directly to the system. This provides convenience and greater efficiencies to customers who were previously limited to using StepCure® while connected to a desktop PC.

"The improvements to the OmniCure® S2000 performance were driven directly by close collaboration with our customers" said Allan Firhoj, Vice President and General Manager of EXFO's Life Sciences and Industrial Division. "At EXFO we have always been committed to continuously increasing production yields and throughput with high quality best-in-class products."

All new orders placed in January 2009 will include these enhancements.

About EXFO

EXFO is a leading provider of test and service assurance solutions for network service providers and equipment manufacturers in the global telecommunications industry. The Telecom Division offers a wide range of innovative solutions extending across the full technology lifecycle - from design to technology deployment and onto service assurance - and covering all layers on a network infrastructure to enable triple-play services and next-generation, converged IP networking. The Life Sciences and Industrial Division offers solutions in medical device and opto-electronics assembly, fluorescence microscopy and other life science sectors. For more information about EXFO's Telecom Division, visit www.EXFO.com, and for its Life Sciences and Industrial Division, visit www.EXFO-LSI.com.

For more information
Vance Oliver
Manager, Investor Relations
(418) 683-0913, Ext. 3733
vance.oliver@EXFO.com

QUEBEC CITY, CANADA, January 14, 2004-EXFO Inc. (NASDAQ: EXFO, TSX: EXF) announced today the release of a new high-power fiber light guide for its line of UV/visible spot-curing systems.

EXFO's high-power fiber light guide provides an equal distribution of light energy to multiple cure sites from a single light source. This optical accessory offers 50% more power throughput than industry standard fiber guides, allowing greater flexibility in the curing process. EXFO's fiber light guide also generates 30% more power than standard multi-legged, liquid light guides and it does not require balancing. It is ideal for curing multiple parts simultaneously or instantly tacking complex assemblies in several locations to ensure critical alignments.

"Multi-legged light guides provide an economical method of curing multiple locations simultaneously by using a single light source," said Allan Firhoj, Vice-President and General Manager of EXFO's Photonics and Life Sciences Division. "But more energy to the cure site and equal distribution between legs are key benefits the new EXFO high power fiber guide has over current multi-legged light guides."

EXFO is the industry leader in light-based, adhesive spot-curing as well as curing process control for the manufacturing of fiber-optic and opto-electronic components. Its products deliver precise doses of the appropriate spectral light onto photosensitive and heat-cured adhesives to significantly reduce bonding time and increase repeatability.

About EXFO
EXFO is the recognized expert in the global telecommunications industry through the design and manufacture of advanced and innovative test and measurement solutions. The Telecom Division, which represents the company's main business activity, offers fully integrated and complete test solutions to network service providers, system vendors and component manufacturers in approximately 70 countries. One of EXFO's strongest competitive advantages is its modular platform design, providing PC-based, Windows-centric test solutions that maximize technology reuse across several market segments. The Photonics and Life Sciences Division mainly leverages core telecom technologies to offer value-added solutions in high-tech industrial manufacturing and research sectors. For more information about EXFO, visit www.exfo.com.

QUEBEC CITY, CANADA, October 20, 2004-EXFO Inc. (NASDAQ: EXFO, TSX: EXF.SV) announced today the introduction of the OmniCure™ Series 2000 UV/Visible Spot-Curing System for medical device, microelectronic and optoelectronic manufacturing applications.

The OmniCure Series 2000, the latest model within the OmniCure platform, delivers repeatable cures through a closed-loop feedback technology. The end-user selects the required output levels; the OmniCure then locks in the settings and continuously monitors and maintains them. A manual iris can be set to 1% increments to provide precise light output adjustments.

New 200W lamp technology in the OmniCure Series 2000 supplies high-intensity curing with a guaranteed life of 2000 hours for a lower cost of operation. Two lamp options are available; including an exclusive lamp technology to promote a smooth, tack-free, surface-finish when curing acrylic adhesives.

"Listening to our customer's needs has made EXFO the market leader for precision assembly equipment, and the results can be seen in our latest OmniCure system," said Allan Firhoj, Vice-President and General Manager of EXFO's Photonics and Life Sciences Division. "Features within the OmniCure Series 2000 render it simple to use, while providing exceptional control and repeatability. It is ideal for automated processes; it can be easily controlled externally from a PC; and it includes an intuitive software interface."

The new EXFO R2000 Radiometer can be combined with the OmniCure Series 2000 to set absolute irradiance levels and calibrate the curing system. Multiple curing systems can be set from the same radiometer, via wireless or serial communication, for a reproducible process. The OmniCure Series 2000 also contains EXFO's patented Intelli-Lamp technology to maintain optimum lamp conditions for a stable output.

EXFO is the industry leader in light-based, adhesive spot-curing as well as curing process control for the manufacturing of medical device, optoelectronic, and microelectronic components, as well as for other research applications. Its products deliver precise doses of the appropriate spectral light onto photosensitive and heat-cured adhesives to significantly reduce bonding time and increase repeatability.

About EXFO
EXFO is the recognized test and measurement expert in the global telecommunications industry through the design and manufacture of advanced and innovative solutions as well as best-in-class customer support. The Telecom Division, which represents the company's main business activity, offers fully integrated and complete test solutions to network service providers, system vendors and component manufacturers in approximately 70 countries. One of EXFO's strongest competitive advantages is its PC/Windows-based modular platforms that host a wide range of tests across optical, physical, data and network layers, while maximizing technology reuse across several market segments. The Photonics and Life Sciences Division mainly leverages core telecom technologies to offer value-added solutions in the life sciences, high-precision manufacturing and research sectors. For more information about EXFO, visit www.exfo.com.

QUEBEC CITY, CANADA, November 22, 2004-EXFO Inc. (NASDAQ: EXFO, TSX: EXF.SV) announced today the release of the EXFO R2000 Radiometer, an optical accessory used for measuring light energy from a UV/visible spot-curing system.

The R2000 Radiometer features a proprietary detector system for accurate wideband measurements as well as a proprietary optical interface to virtually eliminate beam profile dependence. This radiometer was developed in tandem with EXFO's new OmniCure™ Series 2000 UV/Visible Spot-Curing System to provide value-added features to these systems. Wireless communication between the R2000 Radiometer and OmniCure Series 2000 allows the radiometer to calibrate the curing system and set the irradiance level.

"The R2000 Radiometer is a powerful and accurate portable optical accessory for all spot-curing systems," said Allan Firhoj, Vice-President and General Manager of EXFO's Photonics and Life Sciences Division. "When combined with EXFO's OmniCure Series 2000, it provides a complete curing system with unmatched control and repeatability."

The R2000 Radiometer measures power and irradiance from industry-standard light guides. A proximity measurement adapter is available for non-standard or remote sensing applications. A lamp output adapter can be used to measure lamp power directly in order to check for degradation of the light guide. The R2000 Radiometer is simple to operate even with added features like a light-guide detector and color-coded, light-guide adapter. The R2000 Radiometer will even alert the operator when it is due for calibration.

Special electronics built into the R2000 Radiometer enable the connection of custom sensors for measuring light directly at the cure site. Cure-site radiometry provides the most accurate form of process control by measuring the amount of light energy at the adhesive.

EXFO is the industry leader in light-based, adhesive spot-curing as well as curing process control for the manufacturing of medical device, optoelectronic, and microelectronic components, as well as for other research applications. Its products deliver precise doses of the appropriate spectral light onto photosensitive and heat-cured adhesives to significantly reduce bonding time and increase repeatability.

About EXFO
EXFO is a recognized test and measurement expert in the global telecommunications industry through the design and manufacture of advanced and innovative solutions as well as best-in-class customer support. The Telecom Division, which represents the company's main business activity, offers fully integrated and complete test solutions to network service providers, system vendors and component manufacturers in approximately 70 countries. One of EXFO's strongest competitive advantages is its PC/Windows-based modular platforms that host a wide range of tests across optical, physical, data and network layers, while maximizing technology reuse across several market segments. The Photonics and Life Sciences Division mainly leverages core telecom technologies to offer value-added solutions in the life sciences, high-precision manufacturing and research sectors. For more information about EXFO, visit www.exfo.com.

QUEBEC CITY, CANADA, March 3, 2003-EXFO Inc. (NASDAQ: EXFO, TSE: EXF) announced today the release of the new EXFO Lite Ultraviolet/Visible Spot Curing System.

The new EXFO Lite, which is ideal for use in manual precision assembly environments, has a new iris adjustment feature to allow user selectable intensity levels. The system has a small footprint and long lamp life, saving both bench space and operating costs. User changeable optical filters allow the unit's broad spectral output to be tailored to specific applications while protecting heat sensitive substrates. The filter changes are made externally without having to turn the unit off.

"This entry-level system from EXFO is the product of over a decade and a half of spot curing innovation," said Kevin Davis, Director of Sales and Marketing at EXFO. "It combines features from constant in-house R&D with years of custom requirements developed for clients."

The EXFO Lite delivers power with control. Output intensity and exposure times can be set from the user-friendly front panel. The new 9-pin I/O port allows the user to control the unit externally. Internal control systems maintain optimum operating conditions to insure reliable, repeatable cures.

EXFO is the industry leader in light-based, adhesive spot-curing as well as curing process control for the manufacturing of fiber-optic and opto-electronic components. Its products deliver precise doses of the appropriate spectral light onto photosensitive and heat-cured adhesives to significantly reduce bonding time and increase repeatability.

About EXFO
EXFO is a leading designer and manufacturer of fiber-optic test, measurement, monitoring and automation solutions for the global telecommunications industry. EXFO markets more than 90 product families to 2000 customers in 70 countries around the world.

EXFO and its subsidiaries develop products for two main markets. The Portable and Monitoring Division provides handheld and modular instruments for the physical-, optical- and protocol-layer testing needs of telecommunications carriers and network service providers. The Industrial and Scientific Division offers an extensive line of high-performance instruments, test automation systems and manufacturing automation equipment for optical component and transmission system vendors as well as for research and development labs.

QUEBEC CITY, CANADA, September 23, 2003-EXFO Inc. (NASDAQ: EXFO, TSX: EXF) announced today the release of its new Cure Ring Radiometer, an optical accessory used with its line of UV/visible spot-curing systems.

The Cure Ring Radiometer, ideal for use in precision assembly environments, measures the output power of light from an EXFO cure ring. EXFO cure rings couple to standard light guides to transform a circular spot of light into a 360° beam of light. These optical accessories are ideal for applications required in the assembly of medical devices including cannula/hub bonding, tubing or cable to connector bonding, catheter balloons or virtually anything that requires a uniform 360° exposure. The cure ring radiometer provides the most accurate form of process control by measuring the light output at the cure site.

"The ability to provide a controlled and repeatable cure has always been the trademark of EXFO's UV/visible spot -curing systems," said Allan Firhoj, General Manager of EXFO Photonic Solutions, a wholly owned subsidiary of EXFO. "The new cure ring radiometer furthers that ability by enabling the operator to measure the output power directly at the cure site, ensuring a repeatable process."

EXFO is the industry leader in light-based, adhesive spot-curing as well as curing process control for the manufacturing of fiber-optic and opto-electronic components. Its products deliver precise doses of the appropriate spectral light onto photosensitive and heat-cured adhesives to significantly reduce bonding time and increase repeatability.

About EXFO
EXFO is a leading designer and manufacturer of fiber-optic test, measurement and monitoring solutions for the global telecommunications industry. EXFO markets more than 90 product families to 2000 customers in 70 countries around the world.

EXFO develops products for two main markets. The Portable and Monitoring Division provides handheld and modular instruments for the physical-, optical- and protocol-layer testing needs of telecommunications carriers and network service providers. The Industrial and Scientific Division offers an extensive line of high-performance instruments and test systems for optical transmission system and component vendors as well as for research and development labs.

Entry-level system designed for manual-precision assembly environments

QUEBEC CITY, CANADA, October 29, 2003-EXFO Inc. (NASDAQ: EXFO, TSX: EXF) announced today the release of the OmniCure™ Series 1000, the latest UV/visible spot curing platform providing excellent versatility in a cost-effective system.

The OmniCure Series 1000 system, which is ideal for manual applications, contains many features previously found only in higher-priced curing systems. It includes a powerful 100-watt bulb with 2000 hours of lamp life, supplying a low cost of operation. A manual iris can be set to 1% increments to provide very precise light output adjustments. The OmniCure Series 1000 also contains EXFO's patented Intelli-Lamp technology to maintain optimum lamp conditions for a stable output.

"The OmniCure platform is the direct result of customer feedback over the years," said Allan Firhoj, General Manager of EXFO's Photonics and Life Sciences Division. "The Series 1000 will address customers who don't necessarily need a full-fledged system for their manual assembly applications. Future models of the OmniCure will incorporate additional features for more automated assembly applications. The modularity of the OmniCure platform enables us to be very responsive to customer needs when designing our next-generation curing system."

The OmniCure Series 1000 delivers power with control. A built-in timer, process alarms, selectable bandpass filters and password protection bring process control to every application. Finger-touch controls, a bright-blue LED display, process indicators and automatic lamp striking make the OmniCure Series 1000 simple to use. New snap-in lamp insertion and low fan noise improve end-user operation.

EXFO is the industry leader in light-based, adhesive spot-curing as well as curing process control for the manufacturing of fiber-optic, medical device, opto-electronic, and micro-electronic components, as well as for other research applications. Its products deliver precise doses of the appropriate spectral light onto photosensitive and heat-cured adhesives to significantly reduce bonding time and increase repeatability.

About EXFO
EXFO designs and manufacturers innovative test and measurement solutions for the global communications industry. The Telecom Division, which represents the company's main business activity, offers fully integrated and complete test solutions to network service providers, system vendors and component manufacturers in approximately 70 countries. One of EXFO's strongest competitive advantages is its modular platform design, providing PC-based, Windows-centric test solutions that maximize technology reuse across several market segments. The Photonics and Life Sciences Division mainly leverages core telecom technologies to offer value-added solutions in high-tech industrial manufacturing and research sectors. For more information about EXFO, visit www.exfo.com.

QUEBEC CITY, CANADA, June 18, 2002-EXFO Inc. (NASDAQ: EXFO, TSE: EXF) announced today the release of the new Acticure® 4000 Ultraviolet/Visible Spot Cure System.

This next-generation light-based curing system, which is ideal for automated and manual precision assembly environments, has an increased lamp life of 2000 hours. In addition, the optional ACS 1000 Automated Control System adds PC control and the ability to program StepCure® profiles within the Acticure®. User-changeable optical filters and over 20,000 mW/cm2 of curing power allow the Acticure® 4000 to be tailored to specific applications.

"The Acticure® has always provided customers with a curing solution that is simple to use, yet contains sophisticated features such as optical feedback to ensure repeatable cures," said Kevin Davis, Business Development Manager at EXFO. "Now with over two thousand hours of lamp life and the optional StepCure® feature, the Acticure® 4000 provides even greater value to customers planning to automate high-precision bonding processes for optical component, semiconductor and medical applications."

The Acticure® 4000 delivers power with control. Output intensity can be adjusted from the user-friendly front panel and locked into place. The unit then monitors and maintains this setting through an optical feedback loop process to ensure exposure quality and repeatability.

EXFO is the industry leader in light-based, adhesive spot-curing as well as curing process control for the manufacturing of fiber-optic and opto-electronic components. Its products deliver precise doses of the appropriate spectral light onto photosensitive and heat-cured adhesives to significantly reduce bonding time and increase repeatability. The company has six patents related to its light-based adhesive curing systems, including one involving "smart lamp" technology used in the Acticure®.

About EXFO
EXFO is a leading designer and manufacturer of fiber-optic test, measurement, monitoring and automation solutions for the global telecommunications industry. EXFO markets more than 90 product families to 2000 customers in 70 countries around the world.

EXFO and its subsidiaries develop products for two main markets. The Portable and Monitoring Division provides handheld and modular instruments for the physical-, optical- and protocol-layer testing needs of telecommunications carriers and network service providers. The Industrial and Scientific Division offers an extensive line of high-performance instruments, test automation systems and manufacturing automation equipment for optical component and transmission system vendors as well as for research and development labs.

Mississauga, Ontario, Canada - December 19, 2001

EXFO Photonic Solutions Division introduces the new The Novacure® 2100; a powerful microprocessor controlled UV/Visible spot curing system. Ideal for use in automated or manual precision assembly environments, this unit provides the user with completely automated exposure control by intensity or time for a repeatable process with optimized cures.

This latest generation of the Novacure® includes technology to extend lamp life beyond 2000 hours. A built-in radiometer, easily removed for calibration traceable to NIST, ensures the integrity of the system. The Novacure® monitors its functionality and reports: internal calibrations, lamp hours, intensity and exposures by date and time. PC side software for data downloading makes the Novacure® system invaluable for use on validated processes.

Options include radiometer feedback from multi-legged light guides for real-time process control, PC control with Windows-based Opto Link® UV software and a StepCure® feature that ramps the exposure intensity through a program to deliver optimum curing parameters. Changeable optical filters allow the user to tailor the output for wavelength-specific applications and to protect heat sensitive substrates.

EXFO Photonic Solutions Division also offers a wide variety of standard and custom optics and accessories to compliment the Novacure® and meet the most challenging application requirements. With a worldwide network of sales and service, EXFO Photonic Solutions Division is your light-based precision assembly solutions provider.

For more information call 1.800.668.8752 in North America, 1.905.821.2600 for International callers, or visit our website at www.efos.com.

EXFO Photonic Solutions Inc. is a worldwide technology driven manufacturer of enabling light-based curing solutions. Major markets include Fiber Optics, Microelectronics, Medical, and Information Display.